5 Guidelines for Discovering Your Nutrition Needs

Amanda NickersonJune 17, 20140

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Diet and nutrition are common topics being discussed in yoga class. When
I first began practicing yoga, through no mindfulness of my own, my diet
began to change. I started to notice that certain foods I enjoyed made
me feel heavy and lethargic. Through yoga, I became aware of the effects
the food I ate had on my body and so I naturally began to adjust my
diet. Yoga helps us to tune into Nature's rhythms and allows our true
nature to resurface.

Just as no two people have matching fingerprints, we need to take into
account our human uniqueness when discussing nutrition. Exercise your
own judgment as to what is right for you. Our food choices reflect the
ongoing evolution of ourselves, our life values, and our sense of
purpose. There should be no forcing or struggle when it comes to what
you eat (much like your yoga practice). Trust the wisdom your body has
to offer and modify based on what your body is telling you.

Listening to and supporting our unique needs takes conscious effort.
With nutrition information changing on a daily basis, it is hard for us
as consumers to make informed choices. Technology, the media, and poor
examples from those who raise us contribute to this separation from our
intuitive abilities. We can honor ourselves and the planet by being
aware of where and how our food is being produced, and understanding how
our body digests and assimilates it.

Food gives us energy and helps us face life's challenges. We should eat
to nourish ourselves and not devitalize ourselves.

"Keeping ourselves clear through light and simple eating allows our
full energy to be available to us so that we can be the true 'spiritual
warriors' or 'spiritual athletes' we were intended to be." - Elson M
Haas, MD

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Amanda Nickerson

Amanda Nickerson is a Certified Yoga Instructor and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer based in Vancouver, BC. Currently, she is becoming a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She loves traveling and has taught yoga in Australia, Thailand, Indonesia and Europe. Amanda loves to move her body in ways that are fun are challenging. She is looking forward to connecting with all you online yogis and yoginis out there! Namaste.
Twitter: @HLHealth